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LGBTQ+ Visibility Plummets Amid Rising Workplace Bias

1/15/2026

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During U.S. President Donald Trump's second term, LGBTQ+ visibility has declined, with nearly 48% of LGBTQ+ adults less open about their identities in the past year.
Stigma in workplaces has increased, with over 57% of LGBTQ+ workers facing bias where diversity initiatives were reduced.
LGBTQ+ adults are nearly twice as likely to report worsening finances, affecting healthcare access, according to Kelley Robinson, president of the Human Rights Campaign.

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During U.S. President Donald Trump's second term, LGBTQ+ visibility has declined, with nearly 48% of LGBTQ+ adults less open about their identities in the past year.
Stigma in workplaces has increased, with over 57% of LGBTQ+ workers facing bias where diversity initiatives were reduced.
LGBTQ+ adults are nearly twice as likely to report worsening finances, affecting healthcare access, according to Kelley Robinson, president of the Human Rights Campaign.